Research Assistant - (Wits CHRU)

SUMMARY:
Background:

• At the heart of South Africa's HIV and TB crises, CHRU pioneers clinical research in infectious diseases like HIV, TB, HPV, Hepatitis B/C, and COVID-19
• Dedicated Scientists at CHRU strive to enhance treatments and improve the lives of affected communities

POSITION INFO:
 Main purpose of the job:

• We are looking for an experienced Research Assistant to support clinical trials on a women's health research team at the Clinical Health Research Unit, a division of Wits Health Consortium
• The successful candidate will assist with participant recruitment, informed consent, screening, enrolment and retention; maintain accurate source documentation and regulatory records; and capture study data in line with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and the approved protocol

• Helen Joseph Hospital, Westdene

• Assist the Study Coordinator and Investigators with the planning, set-up, and day-to-day running of the clinical trial in accordance with the approved protocol, GCP and SOPs
• Recruit Participants, assist with screening and enrolment, and support retention through follow-up, reminder calls and tracing of Participants lost to follow-up
• Administer informed consents and ensure consent is correctly documented
• Assist with scheduling and coordination of study visits, and liaise with Clinic, Pharmacy, and Laboratory staff to ensure visits run smoothly
• Maintain accurate, complete, and contemporaneous source documents, case report forms (CRFs), study logs, Participant reimbursement records and trackers
• Capture study data into the electronic data capture (EDC) system, resolve data queries, and support quality control of study records
• Support readiness for monitoring visits, audits, and ethics/regulatory reporting
• Assist Investigators with preparing study-related reports, presentations and educational materials, and share findings with community Stakeholders, as requested

• Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field (or similar)
• Valid Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certification and training in the protection of human subjects

• At least two (2) years of prior work experience in research or public health
• Spoken and written fluency in English and IsiZulu or Sesotho
• Excellent computer literacy, writing, and presentation skills
• Organizational, interpersonal, and communications skills needed to conduct research projects
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and data capturing
• Self-motivation, a can-do attitude, and ability to work independently
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and set priorities
• Experience in cancer, sexual and reproductive health, and/or HIV programs or research

• Honors degree or post-graduate diploma in health-related field (or similar)
• Prior experience in clinical trials
• Prior experience in Participant recruitment and retention
• Willingness to work overtime/weekends

• Only if you meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV and a cover letter (maximum one page) that clearly states which vacancy you are applying for
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• Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position
• Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates
• Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful
• Closing date: 15 July 2026
• Note: No CV will be accepted after the closing date

• WHC, in accordance with its Employment Equity goals and plan, will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto
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